Introduction

This requires some minor prep in a saute pan before you throw everything in the crock pot, but I think it's worth the effort. It's also a rather salty dish, so I don't eat this very often, but it's good occasionally, and it would have a lot less sodium if you use a low sodium chicken broth and/or low sodium sausage if you can find it. Gumbo is one of those things that most people just DO and don't really follow a recipe for, so I did my best here, but don't be afraid to make alterations. This recipe is also great with shrimp. Serve over brown rice with some corn bread or a fresh salad, whatever your calorie allotment allows you!
This requires some minor prep in a saute pan before you throw everything in the crock pot, but I think it's worth the effort. It's also a rather salty dish, so I don't eat this very often, but it's good occasionally, and it would have a lot less sodium if you use a low sodium chicken broth and/or low sodium sausage if you can find it. Gumbo is one of those things that most people just DO and don't really follow a recipe for, so I did my best here, but don't be afraid to make alterations. This recipe is also great with shrimp. Serve over brown rice with some corn bread or a fresh salad, whatever your calorie allotment allows you!

Directions

1. In a large saute pan, melt the butter over medium-high heat.2. Sprinkle in the flour and cook until the mixture takes on a darker brown hue, stirring constantly (about 5-10 minutes).3. Add the onion, celery, and bell pepper and cook for 5 more minutes.4. Add the garlic and the cajun seasoning and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes.5. Put this mixture into a 3-4 quart crock pot along with the rest of your ingredients. You can brown the sausage and/or chicken in the saute pan with some nonstick cooking spray if you'd like, but it's not mandatory.6. Cook on high for 4-5 hours or low for 8-10.7. Put brown rice in the bottom of your serving bowls, and ladle the gumbo over the top.8. Enjoy!